Water
Water regularly when the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this species is drought-tolerant once established.
Avoid waterlogging, especially during cooler months.
Also known as Cyprus Strawberry Tree · Eastern Strawberry Tree · Greek Strawberry-Tree
Arbutus andrachne, a striking evergreen tree with smooth, exfoliating reddish-brown bark, white flowers, and edible red fruits. Native to the eastern Mediterranean.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering. Can tolerate partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperate to warm climates. Tolerates some frost once established.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Needs little to no fertilizer, especially in fertile soil. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly when the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this species is drought-tolerant once established.
Avoid waterlogging, especially during cooler months.
Prune to shape and remove dead or crossing branches, preferably in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Minimal pruning is typically required as it forms an attractive natural shape.
Avoid heavy pruning, which can stress the plant.
Propagation is best done from seeds sown in autumn or early spring, requiring a period of cold stratification. Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in summer and rooted under humid conditions, though germination from seed is more common.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining soil mix, such as a loam-based compost with added grit.
Mature trees generally prefer to remain undisturbed and do not require frequent repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Arbutus |
| Species | Arbutus andrachne |
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